A New Hampshire school district has flaws in its backgroud check policy, including not examining criminal histories carefully for each candidate.

Diploma mills are becoming more common for advanced degrees but can you spot a degree from one in a background check?

More children are becoming victims of identity theft — by their parents. Most, however, aren’t aware, until they have a background check in adulthood.

How necessary are background checks in housing? In Irving, Texas, those with criminal histories are being evicted.